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COURSE SYLLABUS

  • SCOPE OF COURSE SYLLABUS

    Intended for students enrolling in Advanced Research Methodology in Management, this syllabus contains information specific to the course. It is a definitive record of the course's primary characteristics and the learning outcomes that a typical student can reasonably be expected to achieve if they take full advantage of the available learning opportunities. This document also serves as a reference for academic and support staff, internal and external examiners, and for future course monitoring and review.


    COURSE AT A GLANCE

    Course Title

    Advanced Research Methodology in Management


    Subject Area:

    Research Methodology


    Course Code

    RESM 61021


    Course Level

    Graduate


    Credits

    4.0


    Prerequisites

    RESM 50011


    Methods of Delivery

    Online


    Expected Length

    7.0 Weeks


    Class Meetings

    To be determined


    Faculty

    To be determined


    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    Computer Software: Any computer software that aids learning.


    TEXT(S)

    Text 1: MR


    Title: Management Research — Applying the Principles of Business Research Methods

    Author(s): Susan Rose, Nigel Spinks, and Ana Isabel Canhoto

    Edition: 2nd

    ISBN: 9781032462950

  • SYNOPSIS

    This comprehensive course is the perfect resource for new researchers seeking guidance at every stage of their research journey. From project definition to dissemination of findings, it provides practical advice on managing the technical aspects of research. This is essential reading for postgraduate students working on dissertations, theses, research projects, and professionals in the field. The course is organized according to the key stages of a research project and showcases examples from various industries and organizations. It presents methods that reflect the richness and diversity of current business and management research. Students will learn to design, select, develop, and implement appropriate research strategies for management contexts and disciplines. The course also offers practical guidance on conducting ethical and inclusive research in today's organizational and business environments, as well as an introduction to a range of research methods and techniques. Each module features real-life research examples to illustrate concepts, encourage discussion, and "next steps" activities to help readers apply the content to their research projects. Emphasis is placed on important topics such as diversity and inclusion throughout the research process, data collection and privacy, digitalization, and writing up research.


    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:


    • Appreciate business and management research.

    • Formulate research questions to address business and management problems.

    • Critically evaluate research and information from a variety of sources.

    • Conduct a literature search to help solve identified problems.

    • Plan, organize, design, construct, and research to help solve identified problems.

    • Understand the basics of validity and reliability and design research that reflects this understanding.

    • Select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

    • Choose appropriate sampling and data collection methods to design a valid study.

    • Explain measurement characteristics and use validated measurement scales/ instruments to conduct research.

    • Communicate research findings through written and oral communication.

  • WEEK 1

    Module 1

    Researching in Business and Management

    Reference(s): MR Ch1


    Module 2

    Formulating Research Problem and Reviewing the Literature

    Reference(s): MR Ch2-3


    WEEK 2

    Module 3

    Designing Research

    Reference(s): MR Ch4


    Module 4

    Conducting Research Ethically and Inclusively

    Reference(s): MR Ch5


    WEEK 3

    Module 5

    Quantitative Research Designs

    Reference(s): MR Ch6


    Module 6

    Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Designs

    Reference(s): MR Ch7


    WEEK 4

    Module 7

    Planning and Managing Research Project

    Reference(s): MR Ch8


    Module 8

    Sampling

    Reference(s): MR Ch9


    WEEK 5

    Module 9

    Collecting data using questionnaires

    Reference(s): MR Ch10


    Module 10

    Collecting data using in-depth interviews

    Reference(s): MR Ch11


    WEEK 6

    Module 11

    Collecting data using diaries and naturally occurring data

    Reference(s): MR Ch12


    Module 12

    Analysing quantitative data

    Reference(s): MR Ch13


    WEEK 7

    Module 13

    Analysing qualitative data

    Reference(s): MR Ch14


    Module 14

    Reporting your research

    Reference(s): MR Ch15

  • WEEK 1

    Module 1

    Researching in Business and Management

    Reference(s): MR Ch1


    Module 2

    Formulating Research Problem and Reviewing the Literature

    Reference(s): MR Ch2-3


    WEEK 2

    Module 3

    Designing Research

    Reference(s): MR Ch4


    Module 4

    Conducting Research Ethically and Inclusively

    Reference(s): MR Ch5


    WEEK 3

    Module 5

    Quantitative Research Designs

    Reference(s): MR Ch6


    Module 6

    Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Designs

    Reference(s): MR Ch7


    WEEK 4

    Module 7

    Planning and Managing Research Project

    Reference(s): MR Ch8


    Module 8

    Sampling

    Reference(s): MR Ch9


    WEEK 5

    Module 9

    Collecting data using questionnaires

    Reference(s): MR Ch10


    Module 10

    Collecting data using in-depth interviews

    Reference(s): MR Ch11


    WEEK 6

    Module 11

    Collecting data using diaries and naturally occurring data

    Reference(s): MR Ch12


    Module 12

    Analysing quantitative data

    Reference(s): MR Ch13


    WEEK 7

    Module 13

    Analysing qualitative data

    Reference(s): MR Ch14


    Module 14

    Reporting your research

    Reference(s): MR Ch15

  • PARTICIPATION POLICY


    Please be sure to review the following important information about the University Policies and Procedures.


    All students must participate in all classroom activities, attend classes regularly, and prepare before classes for classroom activities that require advance preparation. Students need to fully appreciate that good attendance results in more opportunities to engage in quality participation, which, in turn, results in a more thorough acquisition of subject knowledge and higher participation grades.

    Participation in classroom discussions indicates that students have read the assigned readings. Grades will not be based on the number of posts submitted or comments made in the classroom but on the overall quality of contributions to discussions.

    If a student is unable to attend 3 or more classes, he/she may be asked to complete additional assignments to complete the course.


    Mode of Attendance


    For the portion of the course that takes place over Microsoft Teams:


    Students are required to arrive on time and engage appropriately with their fellow students, their teacher(s) and course materials. They must attend with a functional web camera and microphone, have the latest version of Microsoft Teams installed on their computers, avoid attending via a mobile phone or web browser, and have all necessary materials to hand. Also, their cameras must be always switched on, except for occasions when privacy becomes a necessity. In addition, they must be appropriately attired, attend in an environment that will not distract them, their fellow students or their teacher(s), especially avoiding attending while in a vehicle, whether moving or stationary.


    For the on-campus portion of the course:


    The mandatory on-campus session meets as per the AUS Campus schedule. Good attendance is required to earn credits and pass the course. Students cannot arrive late or leave early. Students traveling from afar must plan accordingly, giving themselves plenty of time to arrive by the start of class. No exceptions can be granted.


    Classroom Expectations


    Classes start and end on time, with late entry or reentry allowed only under exceptional circumstances. All phones and electronic devices must be turned off.


    GRADING


    The expectation is that students read assigned materials prior to class. Class discussions are based on their reading of these materials and their reflections on what they have learned and how these relate to their experiences. Assignments are intended to encourage students’ exploration, reflection on and synthesis of assigned topics and course discussions.

    Assessments are listed in the course syllabus and are due by the stipulated deadlines.

    No assessment will be accepted after the day following the day it is due. If an assessment submission is one day late late, it will receive an automatic reduction in grade of one letter, for example, from an A to a B. After that, no late work will be accepted, and the student will receive an F grade for the assessment.

    Submission of late papers must be approved in advance. Late final papers will not be accepted.


    ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY


    Students are responsible for understanding the University Policies and how to use sources responsibly. Violations of academic integrity are taken very seriously. Students are asked to visit the course RESM 50011: Fundamentals of Graduate Research Reading and Writing to review important information on academic citation and referencing rules.


    ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES POLICY


    The University is committed to providing an accessible academic community. The Disability Services (DS) is responsible for providing accommodations to students with disabilities. Students must request accommodations or adjustments through the DS. Instructors cannot grant accommodation requests without prior DS approval. It is imperative to be in touch with the DSS as soon as possible to avoid delays in the provision of an accommodation.

    The University takes student privacy seriously. Any medical documentation should be provided directly to the DS if a substantial accommodation is required. If a student misses any classes due to a short-term illness, he/she should notify his/her instructor but to avoid the inclusion of a doctor's note. Course staff will not request, accept, or review doctor's notes or other medical documentation. For more information, email DS@TheAUS.us


    PUBLISHING OR DISTRIBUTING COURSE MATERIALS POLICY


    Students may not post, publish, sell, or otherwise publicly distribute course materials without the written permission of the course instructor. Such materials include, but are not limited to, the following: lecture notes, lecture slides, video, or audio recordings, assignments, problem sets, examinations, other students’ work, and answer keys. Students who sell, post, publish, or distribute course materials without written permission, whether for the purposes of soliciting answers or otherwise, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including a requirement to withdraw. Furthermore, students may not make video or audio recordings of class sessions for their own use without written permission from the instructor.


    ETHICS AND USE OF PRIOR MATERIALS


    It is never appropriate to use materials prepared for previous courses by students or faculty. Students should not use previously completed case write-ups, or summaries of readings.


    WEEKLY CLASS MEETING SCHEDULE


    Additional information can be found on the course website.

    Please note: the syllabus may be modified prior to and during a course, including updates to assignments and additional material.

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